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How far is Hechi from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Hechi (Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport) is 5059 miles / 8142 kilometers / 4397 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Hechi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Hechi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5059.431 miles
  • 8142.364 kilometers
  • 4396.525 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5056.910 miles
  • 8138.308 kilometers
  • 4394.335 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Nairobi to Hechi?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport is 10 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport (HCJ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Hechi generates about 592 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 592 kilograms equals 1 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Hechi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport (HCJ).

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E
Destination Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport
City: Hechi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HCJ
ICAO Code: ZGHC
Coordinates: 24°48′18″N, 107°41′58″E